n. pomposity
(a) conformity with rules or standards
(b) the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up; junk; rubble; detritus
(c) mode of rule; system of government
(d) lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity; pompousness; pretentiousness; puffiness; splashiness; inflation
n. euthanasia
(a) overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors; hauteur; high-handedness; lordliness
(b) a covered cistern; sink; sump
(c) witty language used to convey insults or scorn; satire; caustic remark
(d) the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
n. recourse
(a) something or someone turned to for assistance or security; resort
(b) street names for flunitrazepan; rophy; rope; roach; forget me drug; circle
(c) abundant wealth
(d) a small secluded room; snuggery; snug
n. nib
(a) horny projecting mouth of a bird; neb; pecker
(b) a device that retards something's motion
(c) delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire); fillagree
(d) a difficult problem; enigma; brain-teaser
n. compact
(a) a quantity much larger than is needed; surplusage
(b) any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
(c) the study of the sources and development of words
(d) a small and economical car |
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v. baulk
(a) come into rough contact with while moving
(b) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing; fudge; evade; put off; circumvent; parry
(c) refuse to comply; jib
(d) move or swing from side to side regularly
n. effluvium
(a) any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
(b) a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
(c) the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
(d) gravity; seriousness; formality
n. exploit
(a) the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
(b) legendary food of the gods; something that tastes wonderful
(c) a nervous restrained laugh
(d) a notable achievement
n. prelate
(a) passing reference or indirect mention
(b) a senior clergyman and dignitary; high priest; primate
(c) an energetic style
(d) venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
n. sceptic
(a) someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs; doubter
(b) effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure; rubbing
(c) a feeling of anger and animosity
(d) irregular atmospheric motion |
